Senior Content Manager

WPP Production; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is hiring a Senior Content Manager to lead a team responsible for publishing creative assets and digital content across client sites globally. You will own content management operations, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables and effective cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee page structure in CMS, coordinate with developers, and drive process improvements to support product launches and marketing programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience on web production teams
• 2+ years team and people management experience
• Experience with localization and managing content for a global audience, using a CMS
• Deep knowledge of content management systems and related processes
• Experience with a git client (Tower, SourceTree) is a plus
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, JSON, and enterprise CMS
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills across technical and non-technical personnel
• Proven ability to drive business process improvements and optimize resources

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day content management operations in support of product launches and marketing initiatives
• Ensure quality of deliverables to clients
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external teams
• Maintain high communication standards across projects
• Plan page structures with developer teams and agree on approaches
• Lead multiple projects with the team
• Manage a team of Content Managers and contributors across projects
• Balance workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Build partnerships and improve client satisfaction with operational efficiencies
• Improve CMS documentation and training within the org
• Maintain understanding of CMS complexities and internal tools
• Troubleshoot CMS issues as first line of defense
• Contribute to evolution of internal platforms and workflows

Skills

Team management

CMS / content management

HTML / XML / JSON knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Git clients (Tower, SourceTree)

CMS tools

Job description

About WPP Production

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Hybrid working model

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office three days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

What does a Senior Content Manager do at WPP Production?

The Content Management organization at WPP Production is responsible for publishing creative assets, experiences, and critical digital content to our client websites and other platforms across the globe. A Senior Content Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Interactive Content Management and manages a team that works closely with both the Content Management organization and external teams to ensure all client interactive deliverables are completed accurately and on time. This includes ownership of the content management and publishing operations in support of our client’s product launches and other digital marketing programs, including setting up and managing page structure and content in a CMS (content management system).

Core responsibilities of a Senior Content Manager include managing team resources and performance, day-to-day content management tasks, cross-functional collaboration across the organization, leading projects or initiatives from the content management perspective, and maintaining full knowledge of an ever-changing set of tools and processes.

(Note: This is a role focused on top-quality content production and publishing, with strong experience in managing a team and optimizing processes and productivity. It is not a content creation, design, or marketing job.)

Key responsibilities

• Own day-to-day content management operations and tasks in support of product launches, other marketing initiatives, and regular page maintenance
• Ensure the quality of deliverables to client
• Collaborate cross-functionally and proactively with internal and external teams
• High attention to communication standards
• Work with developer teams to plan page structures and agree upon project approaches
• Lead multiple projects with the support of the team
• Manage a team of Content Managers and other individual contributors across multiple projects, taking responsibility for meeting deadlines, driving quality and accuracy, estimating project resourcing, and overall performance of the team
• Actively balance the work of multiple projects, assignments, and launches in a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment
• Build strong partnerships and increase satisfaction with our client by providing support, intelligent recommendations, and operational efficiencies.
• Work within the content management org to improve documentation and training
• Maintain complete understanding of the complexities of CMS and other internal tools
• Troubleshoot system issues as a part of the first line of defense
• Contribute to the evolution of internal platforms and processes by providing feedback on toolsets, UI, best practices, and workflow optimization

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working on web production teams
• 2+ years team and people management experience
• Experience with localization and managing content for a global audience, using a CMS
• Deep knowledge of how content management and other related system processes work
• Experience working with a git client application (Tower, SourceTree, etc.) a plus
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, JSON, and enterprise CMS
• Record of troubleshooting and diagnosing CMS issues, and communicating those issues to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Demonstrated success in business process improvement and re-engineering
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and optimizing team resources and time commitments, with an eye to increasing productivity and reducing costs
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity effectively
• Experience creating/managing internal tools a plus
• Excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with others in an unpredictable environment
• Flexible personality and schedule to deal with rapidly-changing, time-constrained launch schedules
• High degree of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and diplomacy skills
• Must be a self starter and have a positive, energetic approach
• Ability to balance multiple projects or assignments
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and patient

Salary

The pay rate for this contract position is listed below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Pay Range

$129,000 - $143,450

Why work here

At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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